Could it be... Is Kasumigaoka-senpai very interested in the upcoming plot? If she is curious, I could perhaps spoil it for her.
Hmm... just a little bit, I guess. It's all thanks to someone ending the chapters at just the right moment!" Kasumigaoka Utaha brushed away the hair that had been blown into her eyes by the wind, blocking her view as she ate her bread. "Ahahaha, if I don't do it like this, how can I attract their desire to read the next volume, right, Kasumishi Teacher."
But as for spoilers, let's skip that. I prefer to wait until the book is out to read it.
Yeah, I just said that casually. I haven't even started writing yet.
Although he hadn't started writing, Mochizuki had definitely already conceived the plot for the later parts.
Hearing Mochizuki say that, it earned him a glare from Kasumigaoka Utaha. After saying all that, he was actually just joking.
Hmph, Moonlit Night Teacher, you'd better figure out a way to properly explain it to your readers. The forums are full of complaints about you right now.
"Eh? Really?" Mochizuki took out his phone, preparing to check the forum information. He had been busy with Tennis matters the past couple of days and hadn't paid much attention to online reviews.
This wouldn't do. If he didn't take a good look, it wouldn't be conducive to his future writing.
However, he was interrupted by a sudden voice.
"What!!!" A huge commotion arose in Aki Tomoya's heart as he hid behind the wall!
These two people in front of him were the two hottest new writers recently, Moonlit Night Teacher and Kasumishi Teacher.
Is this real? Aki Tomoya's brain was rapidly processing. Deep down, he already believed it. In a place like this, there was no need or reason for the two of them to be talking nonsense.
Thinking carefully, Kasumishi Teacher should be the senior Kasumigaoka Utaha. Her pen name and Kasumigaoka's real name were so similar; the characters "Kasumi" and "Shi" both matched up!
Furthermore, according to online rumors, Kasumishi Teacher is a female high school writer. This could also be seen from Kasumishi Teacher's delicate writing style.
And then there's Moonlit Night Teacher. If he remembered correctly, Aki Tomoya recalled that Kato Megumi had called this guy Mochizuki student last time.
Although Aki Tomoya didn't know Mochizuki's full name, there was also a "Mochi" (or "Tsuki" for moon) that matched! Then it must be correct!
Aki Tomoya completely believed it and also admired his own analysis!
His two favorite light novels and their two authors.
He actually knew them both! And they were right in front of him.
He was too lucky today!
The smile on Aki Tomoya's face kept widening, gradually becoming frantic.
How could he possibly restrain himself?!
As for things like secretly taking pictures or eavesdropping, none of that mattered anymore! Aki Tomoya had already thrown them to the back of his mind.
Then, Aki suddenly jumped out! He shouted loudly, "Moonlit Night Teacher! Kasumishi Teacher!"
This sudden shout echoed across the wide rooftop!
Mochizuki and Kasumigaoka were both startled.
Mochizuki nearly dropped the phone in his hand.
As for Kasumigaoka Utaha, the bread in her hand also wobbled a few times. She sat here quietly every day; when had she ever encountered a situation like this?
It was absolutely terrifying.
Even if she usually seemed strong, at this moment, she was still just a girl.
"Excuse me, are you two them!!!" Another loud voice echoed across the rooftop.
Mochizuki and Kasumigaoka looked towards the corner of the wall, where the excited Aki Tomoya was standing.
Mochizuki and Kasumigaoka were both a bit speechless. Wasn't the order of his question a bit off?
If they said no now, would he believe it?
At the same time, Mochizuki was a little surprised. He didn't expect it to be Aki Tomoya, whom he had met last time. How did this guy also end up on the rooftop?
"Is that... Aki... student?"
"That's great! Moonlit Night Teacher, you actually still remember me!" Seeing that Mochizuki remembered him made Aki Tomoya even more excited.
Kasumigaoka Utaha also didn't expect that Mochizuki actually knew this person who had suddenly jumped out and startled her.
Kasumigaoka glanced at Mochizuki and asked, "Your friend?"
Mochizuki replied, "Uh, no, I've only met him once."
Afterwards, in order to prevent this person's excited voice from attracting more students or sensei, Kasumigaoka Utaha still said irritably, "Excuse me, student, please control your emotions and volume. This is the rooftop."
"Oh! I'm very sorry! Kasumigaoka-senpai, that was rude of me!" Feeling Kasumigaoka's sharp presence, Aki Tomoya also realized at this moment that he had been too excited just now. Being this worked up on the rooftop wasn't a good thing; it would be bad if he were mistaken for trying to jump.
But he was truly too excited.
It was like a fan meeting their favorite celebrity, especially when nobody else was around.
Kasumigaoka Utaha wasn't very surprised that this person named Aki knew her name. Hearing Aki Tomoya's apology and that he had controlled his volume, Kasumigaoka's serious expression softened considerably.
"Moonlit Night Teacher, Kasumishi Teacher, hello. You might not know me yet, so let me introduce myself. I'm Aki Tomoya from Class 1-G, and my hobby is..."
Hearing this address, Kasumigaoka and Mochizuki knew that their conversation just now had been overheard by Aki Tomoya. Their identities were exposed.
Neither of them expected their identities as light novelists to be discovered so easily.
Most importantly, I am your ultimate fan! I especially love your works. Every time a new book is released, I buy three copies. One for reading myself, one for collecting, and the last one for evangelizing!
But now Moonlit Night Teacher's books are actually limited in purchase and are especially hard to buy, which is infuriating!" Saying this, Aki Tomoya showed an unwilling expression, and then his expression gradually became excited again.
Look, Moonlit Night Teacher, this is volume 2 of your re:zero − starting life in another world. I came to the rooftop today specifically to savor it slowly here.
To increase his credibility, Aki Tomoya ran in front of the two of them, held up the book in his hand, and showed it to Mochizuki, his face full of anticipation and pride.
It was indeed Mochizuki's book. Mochizuki didn't expect this guy to actually be his fan.
As if afraid of showing favoritism, Aki Tomoya then turned to Kasumigaoka Utaha and quickly spoke.
"Of course, Kasumishi Teacher, I also bought your Love Meter. I just finished reading it in advance, so I didn't bring it today. Please believe me!"
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